We need to eat to survive and nourish ourselves. Why would eating be on a spiritual checklist? I see this as an issue of self-control, which is a fruit of the spirit.
Eating is woven into all areas of society. We go out to eat to celebrate an accomplishment. We do it when we watch a movie or a ball game. We do it when socializing with a group of people. We do it when we take communion.
In most cases in this country, we control what we put in our mouths every day. And we control how much we put in our mouths every day. Our bodies are the indicators of how we are performing. So how are you doing? Are you overweight? How is your blood sugar? Are you dangerously thin and malnourished? Why?
If eating is a problem for you, why is it a problem? Why do you eat when you eat? Are you eating due to your emotions? How about food content? Too many cookies, cakes, and potato chips? These questions should be pondered if you are eating too much or too little.
Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. If we want to maximize our availability to be used by Christ, it is for Christ's and our own benefit if we control what and how much we eat. There may be ministries that require a good deal of physical activity. Also, part of being attractive to unbelievers may mean being physically attractive. If it gains an opportunity to share Christ, it should be used. Esther is a good example. Her attractiveness was used by God to get into the sphere of political influence, and save the Jews from Haman's plan of extinction.
If you have grown the fruit of self-control, use it towards what you eat - so that you are fully available to Christ to use as He determines. If not, continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, and fruit of self control will grow from your relationship with Him.
Eating is woven into all areas of society. We go out to eat to celebrate an accomplishment. We do it when we watch a movie or a ball game. We do it when socializing with a group of people. We do it when we take communion.
In most cases in this country, we control what we put in our mouths every day. And we control how much we put in our mouths every day. Our bodies are the indicators of how we are performing. So how are you doing? Are you overweight? How is your blood sugar? Are you dangerously thin and malnourished? Why?
If eating is a problem for you, why is it a problem? Why do you eat when you eat? Are you eating due to your emotions? How about food content? Too many cookies, cakes, and potato chips? These questions should be pondered if you are eating too much or too little.
Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. If we want to maximize our availability to be used by Christ, it is for Christ's and our own benefit if we control what and how much we eat. There may be ministries that require a good deal of physical activity. Also, part of being attractive to unbelievers may mean being physically attractive. If it gains an opportunity to share Christ, it should be used. Esther is a good example. Her attractiveness was used by God to get into the sphere of political influence, and save the Jews from Haman's plan of extinction.
If you have grown the fruit of self-control, use it towards what you eat - so that you are fully available to Christ to use as He determines. If not, continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, and fruit of self control will grow from your relationship with Him.
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